What is the most valuable piece of advice you can give to first-time commercial real estate investors? Â I do NOT prefer to work with most 'baby investors' because they do not know what they don't know, and a lot of what they think they know is wrong. Â Some are excited about learning. (Then, we're good. I know a little.) Â Â Â So for commercial real estate first timers, a primer: Â Plan your business. One of my best clients who is NOT a beginner says, "Each buy, I am buying a job." SO true! The core issues in CRE are: (4 comments)